Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, with Section 8 specifically dealing with possession notices for rent arrears
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation setting out the basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential tenancies
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation introducing additional landlord obligations and enforcement measures in the private rented sector
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing important changes to tenancy deposit protection and section 21 notice requirements
Rent Act 1977: Historical legislation that may still apply to older tenancies created before 1989
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the pandemic - important to verify current requirements post-emergency period
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific Welsh legislation affecting rental properties in Wales, introducing new types of contracts and obligations
Section 8 Notice Requirements: Specific procedural requirements for serving a valid Section 8 notice, including prescribed forms and accurate rent calculations
Pre-action Protocol for Possession Claims: Court guidelines that must be followed before initiating possession proceedings, including attempts to resolve issues with tenants
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing court procedures that must be followed in possession proceedings
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirements for protecting tenancy deposits in government-approved schemes and providing prescribed information to tenants
Local Authority Requirements: Any specific licensing or regulatory requirements imposed by the local authority for rental properties
